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Taking spin off your approaches
How to stop the spin taking over
Don't zip it
While most amateurs would give anything to see their wedges screw back, too much spin can make it very difficult for the better player to finish close to the pin. To start with position the ball towards the back of the stance.
Take one more
You should be looking to play one extra club to encourage a softer swing which should see the ball take off on a flatter trajectory.
Firm those wrists
Check the finishing position here – this is as far as the swing needs to go, note how the wrists have held firm – and, after a bit of practice, you should start reaping the benefits of this controlled pitch shot.
Francesco Molinari played on the winning 2010 Ryder Cup team and is a Nike athlete. For more visit www.nike.com
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